15-20-1-0.2. Repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.303. Repealed by P.L.63-2012, SEC.18.

15-20-1-1. Political Subdivision Powers

Sec. 1. This chapter does not limit the power of an agency of the state or a political subdivision to adopt a rule or an ordinance that does not conflict with this chapter. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-6.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

15-20-1-2. “Owner”

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “owner” means the owner of a dog. The term includes a person who possesses, keeps, or harbors a dog. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-2.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.

15-20-1-3. Dog Bite Liability

Sec. 3. (a) If a dog, without provocation, bites a person: (1) who is acting peaceably; and (2) who is in a location where the person may be required to be in order to discharge a duty imposed upon the person by: (A) the laws of Indiana; (B) the laws of the United States; or […]

15-20-1-4. Dog Bite Liability; Criminal Offense

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the owner of a dog commits a Class C misdemeanor if: (1) the owner recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally fails to take reasonable steps to restrain the dog; (2) the dog enters property other than the property of the dog’s owner; and (3) as the result of […]

15-20-1-5. Wolf Hybrid and Coydog Liability; Criminal Offenses

Sec. 5. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this section: (1) “Coydog” means: (A) an animal that is the offspring of a coyote and another animal; or (B) an animal that is the offspring of: (i) an animal that is the offspring of a coyote and another animal; and (ii) another animal. (2) “Secure enclosure” […]

15-20-1-6. Dog Bite Liability: Exceptions

Sec. 6. An owner of a dog is exempt under section 4 of this chapter if the dog commits an act described in section 4 of this chapter during the period that the dog is owned by: (1) the United States; (2) an agency of the United States; or (3) a governmental entity (as defined […]

15-20-1-7. Impoundment of Animals; Probable Cause

Sec. 7. If a law enforcement officer or any other person having authority to impound animals has probable cause to believe that there has been a violation of section 4 of this chapter, IC 35-46-3-6 applies. [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-5-12-5.] As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.11.